City Intelligence
Olympia, WA
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Olympia. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
74,008
Median Home
$464K
Median Income
$91K
Zip Codes Covered
2
With a population of 74,008, Olympia is a mid-sized WA city. Median household income is $91K with homes valued around $464K. The city scores highest in schools (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Olympia, WA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$464K
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Owner-Occupied
65%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Olympia, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
98501
Area StatsPop: 46,796
Home Value: $458K
98516
Area StatsPop: 27,212
Home Value: $475K
Olympia Area Map
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Schools Near Olympia
Schools in and around Olympia, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (12)
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
Evergreen Forest Elementary
Horizons Elementary
Lacey Elementary
Lakes Elementary School
Lydia Hawk Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
Olympic View Elementary
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Seven Oaks Elementary
South Bay Elementary
Woodland Elementary
Middle Schools (5)
Aspire Middle School
Chinook Middle School
Komachin Middle School
Nisqually Middle School
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
High Schools (3)
North Thurston High School
River Ridge High School
Timberline High School
Private Schools (11)
CAPITAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
NOVA SCHOOL
OLYMPIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL
POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL
ST MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL
TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY
Livability Grades
How Olympia stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Olympia and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.